Prison Break

Description

The Magic: The Gathering Through the Omenpaths set, released in 2025, offers a fresh landscape for collectors and players alike. At the center of this expansion is the Uncommon sorcery titled Prison Break, designated as card number 64 in the OM1 series. Designed by Hristo D. Chukov, this card represents a strategic tool for Black-aligned decks seeking to manipulate the graveyard. As a five-mana sorcery with a mana value of five, Prison Break provides a powerful effect: it returns a target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield, enhancing the creature with an additional +1/+1 counter. This mechanic allows players to revitalize lost threats and gain immediate board presence, a crucial advantage in competitive gameplay. Beyond its standard casting cost, Prison Break introduces the Mayhem ability, a distinctive feature that adds versatility to your strategy. Mayhem permits you to cast the card from your graveyard for {3}{B} if it was discarded during the turn, adhering to standard timing rules. This dual-casting option makes the card particularly valuable in decks that utilize discard strategies or that find themselves in difficult positions where graveyard resources are critical. The Uncommon rarity of this card in the Through the Omenpaths set makes it a sought-after addition for collectors aiming to complete their OM1 collections. Its blend of strategic depth and accessibility ensures it remains a relevant piece in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem, appealing to both seasoned players and new enthusiasts looking to expand their library with functional and collectible cards.